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9.3.2021 | How can waste heat from data centres be converted into heating for homes? How can a broken phone and its precious metals be returned from the desk drawer for servicing or recycling? How can information and communication technologies help in reducing emissions from transport or industry?

9.3.2021 | How can waste heat from data centres be converted into heating for homes? How can a broken phone and its precious metals be returned from the desk drawer for servicing or recycling? How can information and communication technologies help in reducing emissions from transport or industry?

27.2.2020 | On 27 February 2020, the Government appointed Rauli Paananen as National Cyber Security Director. He currently works as Director General in the National Cyber Security Centre, which operates within the Finnish Transport and Communications Agency Traficom.

Processing of personal data in the Ministry of Transport and Communications The Ministry of Transport and Communications must process personal data for various purposes in order to carry out the work falling within its mandate. The processing is n...

13.4.2022 | The Government issued a decree on the enforcement of social legislation on road transport and division of responsibilities between different authorities on 13 April 2022. The decree entered into force on 18 April 2022. The decree harmonises the enforcement of social legislation on road transport with the EU legislation and strengthens the division of responsibilities between different authorities.

13.4.2022 | The Government issued a decree on the enforcement of social legislation on road transport and division of responsibilities between different authorities on 13 April 2022. The decree entered into force on 18 April 2022. The decree harmonises the enforcement of social legislation on road transport with the EU legislation and strengthens the division of responsibilities between different authorities.

3.9.2024 | The 2025 budget proposal of Prime Minister Orpo's Government bolsters conditions for economic growth. Economic growth driven by the private sector will also serve to secure the financing base for central government finances. The fast-acting measures to curb indebtedness that were decided on due to the difficult situation in central government finances will move forward.

13.1.2022 | The Government has issued a decree on temporary exemptions to driving times and rest periods. The exemptions were in force in spring 2020 and will be taken into use again for 30 days due to the worsening COVID-19 situation. The decree will be in force from 17 January to 15 February.

5.10.2022 | The central government will implement an extensive energy saving programme in its premises with the aim to help Finland overcome the current challenging energy situation. The Ministerial working group on developing the digital transformation, the data economy and public administration discussed the matter on 5 October. Minister of Local Government Sirpa Paatero fully took over as chair of the ministerial working group for the remainder of the government term.

13.1.2022 | The Government has issued a decree on temporary exemptions to driving times and rest periods. The exemptions were in force in spring 2020 and will be taken into use again for 30 days due to the worsening COVID-19 situation. The decree will be in force from 17 January to 15 February.

17.3.2020 | The Government resolution to slow the spread of coronavirus infections and to protect at-risk groups, issued on 16 March 2020, states as follows (section 2):

28.6.2018 | Lighter regulation makes for an easier day Ministry of Transport and Communications Publication date 28.6.2018 9.56 Type: Press release How can dealings with the authorities be made more flexible? Does legislation enable or restrict the business i...

28.6.2018 | How can dealings with the authorities be made more flexible? Does legislation enable or restrict the business ideas of companies? These are some of the questions for which the Government has sought solutions in the key project of streamlined legal provisions. The work done in various ministries can be seen in the daily lives of both citizens and businesses.

12.11.2015 | Act on shared construction to expedite construction of communications and electricity networks Ministry of Transport and Communications Publication date 12.11.2015 13.29 Type: Press release The Government proposes that especially the construction ...

12.11.2015 | The Government proposes that especially the construction of communications and electricity networks should be expedited with an act on the shared construction and use of network infrastructure. The goal is to reduce the construction costs of high-speed broadband networks by increasing the collaboration of various network operators and to promote the development of digital services and functions.